Accountant 1

Position Objective:    Assist with daily balancing and depositing of all County money receipted in from each department as directed by the Treasurer. Assists with reconciling multi-million dollar investments, market accounts, accounts receivable, and County check book with tight deadlines.Essential Functions:                                                                                                                                                                                                    

• Opening and/or closing duties including maintaining cash distribution balances to individual Tax & Title processors
• Assists in balancing daily motor vehicle receipts and payments for close of day
• Process electronic deposits throughout the day
• Assists in maintaining various databases, records and files as needed
• Provide assistance and fill in coverage for Tax & Title positions as needed
• Assist with payroll entry and keeping office statistic counts
• Scan documents of critical and sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality
• Files distress warrants on NSF checks, processes refunds for motor vehicle transactions, works with accounts payable for office expenses,
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to two years of experience as Tax and Title Assistant
• Microsoft Office programs and PDF Software knowledge

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• This position frequently remains stationary for long periods of time and needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted, and move 40 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.

Working Environment:

• Most work is performed indoors in an office where noise and interruptions often occur
• Overtime or flex hours may be mandatory to meet project deadlines